Our dog died suddenly this morning I can hardly breathe.

[Peregrine Took]

He was our 13 year old baby - always together.

Our house is full of his toys -seems so terribly quiet and empty.

I would post his adorable little picture but I don't think its allowed.

If you saw him you would love him, too.

[Me.]

2. Sigh

[DonaldsRump]

3. I am so very sorry.

[Rorey]

4. I'm so sorry

[Evergreen Emerald]

5. I am so sorry.

Losing a pet is heart wrenching.

[DarthDem]

6. I Am So Sorry

He sounds like he was a wonderful companion and much loved. All my best to you.

[BusyBeingBest]

7. I'm sorry you lost your friend. I know how much that hurts.

[Bettie]

8. I'm so sorry

dogs are wonderful.

[dewsgirl]

9. I am so sorry.

[awesomerwb1]

10. So sorry for your loss

Been through a few pet losses so I know how you're feeling.

Hope you feel better soon and I hope you find another little angel to love and spoil soon.

[Ohiogal]

11. I'm so sorry

I can’t imagine what you’re feeling right now.

[whopis01]

12. I am so sorry

I am sure he knows he was loved his entire life.

[Raven]

13. Remember, you gave your little guy a good life and he died loving you. n/t

[samnsara]

14. I had two puppers die at home..one 10 and one 15..

...my heart is breaking for you....your best friend gave you the best gift. (((hugs)))

[SWBTATTReg]

15. Oh I am sorry to hear this sad news. Especially when the loss is sudden. My heart goes ...

to you and your family.

Post his picture, I don't think you're going to run into any problems in posting here on DU, after all, a few of
us do post 100s of animal related pictures and/or stories too, which we all read.

Again, my condolences for your loss.

[Kota]

16. Sorry to hear about your baby.

[MissMillie]

17. I'm so sorry you lost your baby! What is his name?

There is absolutely nothing wrong w/ posting a picture of your little loved one. In fact, I'm sure it will bring a smile to many of us here.

He's going to miss you too, for certain.

[musicman65]

18. So very

sorry for your loss of a family member,we did it 8 years ago,and still empty,even though we have a 5 year old german shepherd
you never truly heal,just move on a bit and share more love

[zanana1]

19. Please accept my condolences.

The loss of a pet is one of the worst things that can happen to us, even if we know it's coming

[ProfessorGAC]

20. Sorry

We’ve dealt with it too.
It’s a drag.
Hang in there.

[zeusdogmom]

21. I am so sorry for your loss

Death of a beloved dog is one of the hardest things to endure.

[jls4561]

22. It always hurts to lose a good friend

My heart goes out to you

[Duppers]

23. So very sorry.

Fur kids are our kids! And their passing leaves giant holes in our hearts.

[tosh]

24. I am so sorry.

[mysteryowl]

25. Very tough thing to go through.

When my animals have died, I collect some of their items and create a kind of memorial altar. I liked having it for a week or two. It helped me.

[defacto7]

26. Of course you can post a picture. It's done all the time.

I'd love to see him.

[handmade34]

27. ...

[MontanaMama]

28. Oh no.

I am so sorry for your loss. Our pets never live long enough.

[happybird]

29. I'm so sorry

Sending you love and hugs

[lapfog_1]

30. I am so sorry...

Give yourself some time to grieve... and then, if you can, find another companion animal to share your life.

[CaptYossarian]

31. It's the same as losing family.

You see them every day, talk to them, and share quality time.

I'm so very sorry.

[vercetti2021]

32. I'm sorry for your loss

I know that feeling very well.

[Phoenix61]

33. I'm so sorry.

Be gentle with yourself. You lost a good friend.

[Midnight Writer]

34. Sorry to hear this. I know it is tough.

[AJT]

35. I am heartbroken for you.

[FakeNoose]

36. It's hard when you lose your best friend so suddenly

[Ginger42]

37. Sending hugs

I'm so sorry. However long our dogs are with us, it's never long enough. They bring us so much joy and take up so much space in our lives that they leave a big hole when we lose them. I know that "terribly quiet and empty" feeling, too. He was obviously very much loved and had a great doggie life.

[MojoWrkn]

38. I'm so sorry! I would be devastated to lose any of

my 3 dogs!

[ms liberty]

39. Please post his picture if you want. It is certainly allowed

I am so sorry for your loss! I've been thru it a few times myself. It just isn't ever easy.

[hlthe2b]

40. I'm so sorry. I know your pain too well and that it will take some time to heal...

I let myself cry during long walks (typically not in sight of other hikers) for some time after my last precious girl. And something that helped me is keeping a lock of her hair in a little keepsake box that I could touch now and then. It has always made it feel she is still with me.


May you focus as much as possible on the memories of joy your pup brought you. They are a gift, even if allowed to us for far too short a time.

[pamdb]

41. dogs

i think pictures are allowed.

I don't know what's worse, having them die like that or taking them to the vet and holding them while they are put to sleep. Both are so hard. My sympathies.

[Jim__]

42. Sorry for your loss.

[NurseJackie]

43. I know this pain well. I'm so sorry.

[ahlnord]

44. sorrow

I am so sorry for you. What a wonderful companion he must have been, and I am sure he was very fortunate to be with you. Please cherish the loving memories and know that your sorrow is a bridge to the shared humanity of all loving people.

[karin_sj]

45. I'm so sorry

My heart goes out to you. It’s so unbearably sad when our beloved fur companions are no longer with us. We experienced that many years ago with our beloved shepherd/husky mix and it took 14 years for us to get another dog. We finally got another dog, a rescue German shepherd, who is 14 years old now and we take it day to day. I know the day is coming in the not-too-distant future and I dread it.

Take care and know it will get easier in time. One of the hardest things for us was looking around for her and feeling the emptiness when she wasn’t there. And yes, please post a picture of him. I’m sure it is allowed as I’ve seen lots of other people post pictures of their pets.

[mnhtnbb]

46. I am so sorry.

There is no reason you can't post a photo of him.

My almost 14 yo pup is living with a heart arrhythmia diagnosed 2 1/2 years ago which makes her susceptible to sudden death.

These fur babies will be in our hearts forever.

[vishnura]

47. So sorry to hear,

[Texin]

48. I'm so very and sincerely sorry for your loss.

It's something we can prepare our minds around, but the reality is so much more profoundly sad that we can't unbreak our hearts from the loss.

[FoxNewsSucks]

49. I'm so sorry,

they're never here long enough

It's OK to post his pictures. I'd like to see him and I'm sure everyone else would too

[Frustratedlady]

51. I agree. By sharing your grief, it eases...somewhat.

I wish I'd had DU when our pets left us. It is so painful. May you find peace.

[pnwmom]

50. Aw -- the loss of a beloved dog hits HARD, I know.

Please post the picture. People post animal photos here frequently.

[Karadeniz]

52. Oh, my God, what happened? I think you can post photos and I wish you would. I feel so bad

For what you're going through. As an animal rescuer who's kept many unadoptables and raised them for years, I've had to suffer their passings more than most people. Just gutwrenching to lose those who we love so much. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[peacebuzzard]

53. So sad, Iam sorry to hear this.

😞

[Mersky]

54. I'm so sorry

I have been there. Breathe slow and deep. Take extra care with yourself as you get through the day and week. Your pup would want that for all the good living you gave him.

[lunasun]

55. Take care and condolences may the good memories keep you going in this time of grief

[lunatica]

56. Hugs to you and yours!

(((((((Peregrine Took))))))).

It’s heartbreaking!

[Moostache]

57. I am very sorry for your loss.

It never gets any easier because we love them like family. I hope you get the support and understanding you need in this time of grief.

[Politicub]

58. My heart goes out to you.

I am sorry about your loss.

[democrank]

59. So sorry

.

[FM123]

60. I am so sorry for your loss, losing a babydog is just heartbreaking...

[Tikki]

61. Hugs to The Peregrine Took family...

So very sorry in your loss.

The Tikkis

[seta1950]

62. I'm so sorry

[wryter2000]

63. How awful

I'm so sorry. That has to hurt like hell.

[democrattotheend]

64. I'm so sorry for your loss

:hugs:

[The Mouth]

65. Condolences

[mithnanthy]

66. I'm so sorry...

So sad to lose your sweet pet.

[Fla Dem]

67. I'm so sorry. To have him go so suddenly, very difficult for you. Hugs.

[Phentex]

68. So sorry...

what a terrible shock. I know how much this hurts.

[Niagara]

69. You can always share photos of your family members here

I'm so sorry for your unexpected loss. My heart goes out to you.

[Peregrine Took]

70. Thanks to everyone for your kind and thoughtful remarks. One thing about us DU'rs...

no matter our particular stripe of the Democratic Party, we all have compassion for animals-

Thanks again.

[smirkymonkey]

71. I am so sorry Peregrine Took.

How heartbreaking! Of course you can post his adorable picture. I am sure we would all love him too! Please take care. My condolences to you and your family.

[Skittles]

72. ...

Grieve not,
nor speak of me with tears,
but laugh and talk of me
as if I were beside you.
I loved You so
‘twas heaven here with you.

Isla Paschal Richardson

[mzmolly]

73. I am so very sorry.

[sinkingfeeling]

74. I'm very sorry for your loss. Unexpected losses are the worst. They

feel so unreal. I know the pain you are feeling.

Hugs

[jimlup]

75. I'm sorry for your loss!

As a pet lover - I can relate

[Blue_playwright]

76. I am so sorry.

[StarryNite]

77. I am so very, very sorry.

We lost one of ours last August and I still break down in tears over losing her.

[Botany]

78. My thoughts to you and your family

BTW if your dog passed on its own then that is a blessing in not having to take that
last trip to the vet.

Just remember the more you hurt now shows just how much you and your dog loved
each other.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

79. So sorry!

And please do post a picture.

[Backseat Driver]

80. I am so sorry for your loss! [[Hugs]] n/t

[Dennis Donovan]

81. My sincere condolences

[Polly Hennessey]

82. Breathe, take a breath.

I know the pain and quiet are unbearable. I have felt trapped because I know they cannot return. It is an impossible feeling knowing you can do nothing. What I do know is that the pain will lessen. It will never leave you but it will become less. I only wish that all of the DU family who responded could be there with you. We understand your pain.

[Beaverhausen]

83. So sorry - maybe this will help

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-we-need-to-take-pet-loss-seriously/

So sorry about the loss of your baby.

[Bayard]

84. Oh, no....

SO sorry! Please post his picture.

I'm sure he knew you loved him. I've lost so many of various species over the years. It never gets any easier, but remember him as young, healthy, playing with his toys, and sitting in your lap.

[gopiscrap]

85. I am so sorry for your loss

our furry friends become family. They have a unique and important way of entering our hearts! I would love to see a picture of him. I have felt the same type of loss you are experiencing. My heart goes out to you! Mike

[a kennedy]

86. Awwwwwwww, so sorry for your loss.

[Stuart G]

87. I am sorry for your loss.

[csziggy]

88. I'm so sorry

[Rhiannon12866]

89. Oh, no - I am so very sorry! I have been there, too.

And the feeling is often unbearable. One thing that you need to remember is how fortunate your dog was to have had you. And of course a picture is allowed, we love pet pix on DU...